Students identify the eleven states of the West region and memorize their capital cities through a matching game and map assessment.

An exploration of the unique culture, major landmarks, and diverse populations that characterize the West region.

Students learn about the natural resources that drive the West's economy, including timber, minerals, fish, and fertile soil for agriculture.

An investigation into the diverse climate zones of the West, from the temperate rainforests of the Northwest to the arid deserts of the Southwest.

Students explore the physical geography of the West region, including the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, the Great Basin, and the Pacific Coast.

Students master the states and capitals of the Southwest through interactive matching and map-based activities.

A deep dive into the vibrant cultural history of the Southwest, featuring Native American traditions, Spanish influence, and modern regional life.

Discovery of the Southwest's rich natural resources, including minerals, oil, and the vital importance of water management.

An investigation into the arid climate of the Southwest, examining extreme temperatures, rainfall patterns, and how living things adapt.

Students explore the physical features of the Southwest, focusing on the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, and the various desert landscapes.

A 45-minute ESOL lesson exploring the Battle of Puebla and Cinco de Mayo. Students analyze informational texts and poetry to answer essential questions about making oneself heard and the value of research, culminating in a sensory writing and speaking activity.

A focused 20-minute analysis of Horace Mann's 12th Annual Report to the Massachusetts Board of Education, exploring the ideals and motivations behind the American Common School Movement.

A foundational introductory lesson for a unit on the Harlem Renaissance, designed for students reading at a 2nd-grade level. The lesson focuses on initial vocabulary exposure and self-assessment of prior knowledge.

A comprehensive, station-based review lesson covering the Constitutional Convention, key compromises, Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist debates, and analysis of Federalist Papers 10 and 51. Designed for high school US Government students with heavy scaffolding for IEP and LEP learners.

A comprehensive lesson on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the debates between Federalists and Antifederalists, the role of the Bill of Rights, and the contributions of key Founding Fathers.

This lesson covers the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, focusing on the conflicting Virginia and New Jersey Plans and the crucial compromises (Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, and Commerce/Slave Trade) that shaped the U.S. government. Students will analyze the contributions of key Founding Fathers and evaluate how these debates led to the creation of the Constitution.

Students evaluate the 'Nature vs. Nurture' debate regarding susceptibility to addiction through a video analysis and a Socratic seminar.

This lesson challenges the 'Inability to Succeed' myth surrounding mental health by having students investigate the achievements and struggles of historical and modern figures. Students engage with media, conduct independent research, and share their findings to demystify mental illness in a social studies context.

Students investigate the neurobiology of ADHD through metaphorical frameworks, challenging the traditional 'deficit' model of the disorder and exploring the social model of disability.

Students explore the intersection of biology and law through the lens of 'decision fatigue' in judicial rulings, culminating in a Socratic seminar and policy proposal for systemic reform.

Students explore the psychological theory of Ego Depletion and decision fatigue through an interactive Stroop test, a video case study on judicial parole decisions, and a collaborative experimental design project. The lesson concludes with a critical look at the replication crisis in psychology.

This lesson explores how cultural beliefs and geographic factors shape perceptions of mental health and access to care, using Sangu Delle's TED Talk as a primary case study for West Africa. Students will analyze the 'Medical Model' vs. 'Supernatural Model' and map out barriers to treatment in rural contexts.

A High School Psychology lesson exploring the global disparity in mental health resources, cultural stigma in West Africa, and innovative low-cost interventions for underserved communities.

Students will explore the clinical definition of depression, differentiate it from sadness, and analyze the medical model of mental health through video analysis and Socratic discussion.

A high school psychology lesson exploring the intersection of intentional living and psychological theories of well-being through Joshua Becker's 8 points of happiness. Students analyze a video, map concepts to Maslow's hierarchy, and apply 'happiness prescriptions' to real-world case studies.

An exploration of the social construction of identity and the mechanisms of social control through shame, using Nietzschean philosophy and Goffman's dramaturgical perspective. Students analyze how societal 'shoulds' create masks and puppets, particularly in the context of gender and social roles.

A psychology lesson exploring the difference between toxic and healthy shame, using Nietzschean philosophy and the metaphor of societal 'puppet strings' to understand conditioning and authenticity.

A high school psychology lesson exploring the intersection of Stoic philosophy and modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically focusing on mindfulness, reframing, and cognitive distortions.

A lesson for AP/Undergraduate Psychology exploring the neural basis of psychosis, distinguishing between psychiatric hallucinations and neurological sensory misperceptions. Students map hallucinations to specific brain regions and analyze the diagnostic implications of different sensory modalities.

Students explore the Yerkes-Dodson Law through the lens of memory formation and retrieval. They analyze how moderate stress aids encoding while high stress inhibits recall, applying these concepts to real-world scenarios.

A lesson exploring the optimism bias, its neurological foundations in the inferior frontal gyrus, and how to balance hope with realistic planning using Tali Sharot's research.

A high school economics and psychology lesson exploring the 'optimism bias' and its impact on personal budgeting and macroeconomic events like the 2008 financial crisis. Students analyze Tali Sharot's TED talk and participate in a budgeting simulation to understand how to build 'policy parachutes.'